Business Manager

Company Information

• [Company] is one of North America's largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations.  With its roots dating back to 1884, the employee-owned company operates through a network of offices in the United States, Canada and abroad. [Company] offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including transportation, water/wastewater, heavy civil, power, oil, gas and chemical, building and mining. With 2011 revenues of more than $10 billion, [Company] workforce includes approximately 10,400 staff and 15,600 craft workers. 
• The Underground District conducts its operations primarily through [Company] Construction Company, a subsidiary of[Company] . Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, we construct underground facilities across the U.S. and Canada for projects related to transportation, environmental facilities, power, mining and telecommunications.

Responsibilities

• As part of the project management team, the position requires the skills to manage a fast-paced construction office.  Duties include transactional accounting (payroll, payables, receivables), job cost management and reporting, purchasing, human resources including employment law and labor compliance, environmental compliance, sub and material contract administration, tax issues and business law as it relates to our operations (prompt payment, liens, etc.), supports District Business Manager with weekly tasks and reporting. 
• Must be able to meet deadlines and contribute to a positive, safe, high-quality culture.  The construction industry is a fast-paced environment that requires decision-making and problem-solving skills.  Critical components of the job are:  extensive involvement in the operation of the cost control system and detailed analysis of construction costs.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in accounting, business, economics, finance or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Must possess knowledge of basic accounting functions.
• Must possess knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Must possess strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective presentation skills.
• Works independently as well as part of a team.
• Must be willing and able to travel and relocate.
• Must be a self-starter, willing to do what it takes to get the job done.
• Must be able to freely access all parts of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments.